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Are straw bale SIPS being made and sold in Canada? Are they accepted?

Can I source a supply. There is one company in the UK that is producing Straw bale SIPs, and there was one Ontario company producing Straw bale SIPs has since s...

Posted by Martin Stone May 29, 2021 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 responses

What is the best exterior rigid foam insulation for under a deck?

...panels –  Choosing rigid foam insulation panels, which is best? I assume at least some of the insulation will still be exposed above grade, correct? Did you hav...

Posted by Andrew Cherubini March 21, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

How thick should EPS foam insulation on basement walls be?

...panel it says the vapour permeablility for 1" is 0.5 perms. would using 1" panel be sufficient instead of the recommended 2"? EPS rigid foam insulation is made ...

Posted by Derrick R March 17, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses

Which is the best basement insulation?

...Panels And yes, I would say running the Rigid insulation from the bottom of the concrete and up covering the above grade stud wall portion is a good idea. 2 is ...

Posted by Alex Kesheshian April 23, 2020 Basements 1 response

Halo Exterra rigid exterior insulation - has anyone work with it?

...panels seem similar to many others, and most of the ones we see work very well when applied properly and in the proper place. The most common reason that a good...

Posted by George Shannon Jan. 21, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 12 responses

Will evacuated thermal solar tubes work for a greenhouse in winter?

...panels) could you tell me if and how this would work, price and what equipment i would need? thanks!!  Here is our page on greenhouse construction in cold clima...

Posted by Solus Lee Una Feb. 22, 2021 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

What is the best way to heat a home with solar panels?

...panels and want that to be the source of heating, then you would obvioulsy want the most efficient heating system you can find given that you are paying a premi...

Posted by Oliver Williamson Oct. 26, 2020 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 1 response

Is there an update on your demo house solar air heater?

...panels could possibly compete with the low cost of solar air heating panels and deliver the same amount of BTUs for the same price. Thermal solar air heating pa...

Posted by dean c Oct. 24, 2020 Concept and design 2 responses

Where should you mount solar panels if you don't have space on your roof?

...panels mounts It can be more expensive on one hand to install a solar panel tracker, but you do save money by purchasing less panels since the tracker keeps the...

Posted by Dan Hynes Aug. 31, 2020 Solar photovoltaic 1 response

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